Illinois vs. Minnesota Short Report | Nov 4, 2023
Huntington Bank Stadium
Minneapolis, MN
Nov 4, 2023
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Game Recap
The Illinois Fighting Illini triumphed over the Minnesota Golden Gophers with a final score of 27-26. Illinois started strong with two touchdowns in the first quarter. Minnesota fought back to take the lead in the second quarter.
The second half saw Illinois reclaiming the lead with a critical touchdown in the third quarter. Minnesota responded with a touchdown in the fourth quarter but failed on a two-point conversion. In the final minute, Illinois sealed their victory with a late touchdown pass from John Paddock to Isaiah Williams.
Key Plays:
Tip Reiman (Illinois Fighting Illini)
Elijah Spencer (Minnesota Golden Gophers)
Isaiah Williams (Illinois Fighting Illini)
Brevyn Spann-Ford (Minnesota Golden Gophers)
Dragan Kesich (Minnesota Golden Gophers)
Kaden Feagin (Illinois Fighting Illini)
Daniel Jackson (Minnesota Golden Gophers)
Isaiah Williams (Illinois Fighting Illini)
Standout Players:
Luke Altmyer (Illinois Fighting Illini, QB)
Completed 24 of 31 passes for 212 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 1 interception.Isaiah Williams (Illinois Fighting Illini, WR)
Caught 13 passes for 131 yards and 2 touchdowns, including the game-winning 46-yard touchdown.Athan Kaliakmanis (Minnesota Golden Gophers, QB)
Completed 11 of 22 passes for 167 yards and 3 touchdowns.Jordan Nubin (Minnesota Golden Gophers, RB)
Rushed 19 times for 75 yards, consistently moving the chains.Jah Joyner (Minnesota Golden Gophers, DL)
Recorded 3 solo tackles and 2 sacks, applying pressure on Illinois' quarterback.
Team
1
2
3
4
T
Illinois Fighting Illini
14
0
7
6
27
Minnesota Golden Gophers
7
10
3
6
26
